The long-standing tool for SOAP, JMS and enterprise protocol testing.
SoapUI is the open-source client for SOAP and REST services, still the most practical option when you must test WSDL-based services, JMS queues or JDBC steps. ReadyAPI is SmartBear's commercial edition, adding data-driven testing, service virtualisation, security scans and load testing on top.
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From $829 per year (indicative, ReadyAPI Test module)
Free tierFree tier: SoapUI open source is free and covers SOAP and REST functional testing.
What drives the bill: ReadyAPI is licensed per module — Test, Performance, Virtualization — and buying all three multiplies the cost.
Check current pricing on SmartBear’s siteFigures are indicative and were last reviewed August 2026. Vendors change pricing often; confirm before you commit.
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